As did I. I used to have what I called a “plastic junkyard” for mixing parts.
I still have mine. It’s got a 67 Shelby Mustang and pinto in it that I never completed. ;-)
I’ll check out the book. And thanks. I’m trying to get my grandson into it.
You can check YouTube for clips on the latest techniques in model building. It’s really come a long way since the 60s and 70s. There are now various accessories you can buy separately, such as realistic rubber tires and rims.